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The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessar y to increase or decrease the temperature
by 10°C to suit individual preferences and requirements.
FAN OVEN
FOOD SHELF
POSITION
COOKING
TEMP (°C)
APPROXIMATE
COOK TIME (m)
Biscuits
Bread
Bread rolls/buns
Cakes: Small & Queen
Shelf
180 - 190
200 - 220
200 - 220
160 - 170
10 - 20
25 - 30
15 - 20
18 - 25
Sponges positions 160 - 170 18 - 20
Victoria Sandwich 160 - 170 18 - 25
Madeira 140 - 150 1¼ - 1½h
Rich Fruit are not 140 - 150 2¼ - 2½h
Christmas 130 - 140 3 - 4½h
Gingerbread critical 140 - 150 1¼ - 1½h
Flapjack 170 - 180 25 - 30
Shortbread 130 - 140 45 - 65
Casseroles: Beef/lamb but ensure 140 - 160 2½ - 3h
Chicken 180 - 190 1¼ - 1½ h
Convenience Foods Follow manufacturer’s instructions
Fish that oven 170 - 190 20 - 30
Fish Pie (Potato Topped) 190 - 200 20 - 25
Fruit Pies, Crumbles 190 - 200 40 - 50
Milk Puddings shelves are 130 - 140 1½ - 2h
Pasta Lasagne etc. 190 - 200 40 - 45
Pastry: Choux 190 - 200 30 - 35
Eclairs, Profiteroles evenly 170 - 180 20 - 30
Flaky/Puff Pies 210 - 220 25 - 40
Shortcrust Mince Pies 190 - 200 15 - 20
Meat Pies spaced 190 - 210 25 - 35
Quiche, Tarts, Flans 180 - 210 25 - 45
Roasting Meat, Poultry when more 160 - 180 See roasting chart
Scones 210 - 220 8 - 12
Shepherd’s Pie 190 - 200 30 - 40
Soufflés than one is 170 - 180 20 - 30
Vegetables: Baked Jacket 180 -190 1 - 1½h
Roast Potatoes 180 -190 1 - 1½h
Yorkshire Puddings: Large used 210 - 220 25 - 40
Individual 200 - 210 15 - 25
OVEN COOKING CHART